calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

invidious remarks.

offensively or unfairly discriminating; injurious

invidious comparisons.

causing or tending to cause animosity, resentment, or envy

an invidious honor.

Obsolete . envious.

adjective

delightful , likeable , lovable

adjective

abominable , calumnious , defamatory , detestable , detracting , detractive , detractory , discriminatory , envious , envying , green-eyed * , jealous , libelous , maligning , obnoxious , odious , offensive , repugnant , scandalous , slanderous , slighting , undesirable , vilifyingnotes:insidious (latin insidere \'to lie in wait for , \' from sedere \'sit\') describes stealthy , treacherous behavior; invidious behavior arouses ill will , animosity , or hostility , injurious , covetous , green-eyed , hateful , objectionable , spiteful , vicious